Michael B. Jordan is formally an Oscar winner!
The 39-year-old actor gained the award for Greatest Actor on the 2026 Academy Awards on Sunday (March 15) on the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Michael gained for his twin roles as Elijah “Smoke” Moore and Elias “Stack” Moore within the film Sinnerswhich has gained three different awards this night as effectively.
Additionally nominated within the class had been Marty Supreme‘s Timothee Chalamet, One Battle After One other‘s Leonardo DiCaprio, Blue Moon‘s Ethan Hawkeand The Secret Agent‘s Wagner Moura.
In his speech, Michael thanked all the six different Black actors who’ve gained within the main class earlier than him.
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“I stand right here due to the folks that got here earlier than me. Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Forest Whitaker, Will Smith. And to be amongst these giants, amongst these greats, amongst my ancestors… thanks,” he mentioned.
Michael additionally famous his household and ancestors.
“I do know you guys need me to do effectively and I wanna try this trigger you guys wager on me. Thanks for retaining betting on me and I’m gonna preserve stepping up,” he mentioned.
FYI: Michael is sporting customized Louis Vuitton.